Carrying system

ABSTRACT

The present invention concerns a carrying system for carrying an object, including: (a) an essentially elastic portion, (b) where the essentially elastic portion is attached to the object at a first position located on the object; and (c) a limitation arrangement, where a length of the limitation arrangement limits a maximum extension of the essentially elastic portion, and (d) where the limitation arrangement is attached at least at one second position on the object that is different from the first position.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to an improved system for carrying anobject, such as a backpack or a bag.

PRIOR ART

When carrying an object such as a backpack or a bag, the level ofcomfort depends not only on the static load due to the weight of theobject but also on the dynamic load. For example, when a person iswalking or running vertical movements and accelerations of the objectcan greatly increase the dynamic load compared with the static load. Thefaster a person is moving, generally, the greater the dynamic load willbe for a given static load. Therefore, this problem is particularlyimportant in athletic applications.

The prior art provides several potential solutions to this problem. EP 2371 232 A2 concerns an insert for a carrying strap for carrying objectscomprising an essentially elastic section, and a limitation section,wherein the length of the limitation section is adjustable. JP2005-304827 concerns a satchel intended to be stably carried on a back.DE 299 10 127 U1 concerns a backpack comprising two carrying straps,wherein each carrying strap comprises an elastic section and means forlimiting the extension of the strap under strain. JP 5713160 B2 concernsa satchel with two shoulder belts, wherein the shoulder belts comprisean inner belt and an outer belt. U.S. Pat. No. 6,070,776 A concerns abackpack in which the length of the shoulder straps automaticallyadjusts when the wearer twists his or her torso. The shoulder straps areconnected at the lower end to form one continuous strap. This strappasses below the bottom panel of the backpack and is contained within achannel. A member of low friction characteristics enables the continuousstrap to slide freely within the channel. US 2017/0265630 A1 concerns abackpack including a pack body, two shoulder straps extended from thepack body for allowing the wearer to wear the pack body at the wearer'sback and a suspension arrangement which includes a resilient unitprovided between the pack body and the shoulder straps for absorbingabounding force of the pack body. U.S. Pat. No. 5,954,253 A concerns aload support system including a flexible frame unit attached to ashoulder support structure and to a hip belt assembly. EP 2 324 731 A2concerns a load carrying system for a wearer, comprising a carrier madeof at least one flexible carrier material and comprising a front portionto be disposed at the wearer's front and a back portion to be disposedat the wearer's back, when the system is worn by the wearer. FR 2 974981 A concerns a device for carrying loads, comprising a carrier base.

However, during the dynamic movement of the wearer, the object willgenerally not only move vertically but also horizontally. The furtherthe object moves away horizontally from the center of mass of the bodyof the wearer, the heavier the object will feel to the wearer. Forexample, generally the torque exerted by the center of mass of theobject about a pivot, which may be a contacting point of the object onthe back of the wearer, will increase, the further the center of mass ofthe object is away from the center of mass of the body of the wearer. Itis a shortcoming of the prior art, that this problem is not addressed.This problem is not limited to the dynamic case, but also applicableunder static conditions.

A problem underlying the present invention is thus to provide a carryingsystem for an object that provides greater wearing comfort than existingcarrying systems, especially under dynamic conditions.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This object is accomplished by the teachings of the independent claimsand in particular by a carrying system for carrying an object,comprising: (a) an essentially elastic portion, (b) wherein theessentially elastic portion is attached to the object at a firstposition located on the object; and (c) a limitation arrangement,wherein a length of the limitation arrangement limits a maximumextension of the essentially elastic portion, and (d) wherein thelimitation arrangement is attached at least at one second position onthe object that is different from the first position.

In this context, an “essentially elastic portion” may return to itsunloaded length, apart from small deviations, after application of aforce of up to at least 200 N, preferably 500 N. A length of an“essentially elastic portion” increases by at least 1%, preferably 5%under application of a force of 100 N. The increase in length under aload, or a force, is referred to as “extension”.

An advantage of the carrying system according to the present inventionis that the essentially elastic portion pulls the object towards thebody of the wearer. In this context, the wearer is the person carryingthe object by means of the carrying system. For example, the wearer maycarry the object on his back. In this case the essentially elasticportion will pull the object towards the back of the wearer. A keyinsight of the inventors is that the essentially elastic portion isattached to the object at a first position located on the object,whereas the limitation arrangement is attached at least at one secondposition on the object that is different from the first position.

For example, the limitation arrangement may be arranged below theessentially elastic portion on the object, i.e. the at least one secondposition is located below the first position on the object. “Below”means in this context “arranged under” in the common orientation of thecarrying system and the object, when the carrying system is worn by theuser to carry the object. Alternatively, the limitation arrangement maybe arranged above the essentially elastic portion on the object. “Above”means in this context “arranged higher” in the common orientation of thecarrying system and the object, when the carrying system is worn by theuser to carry the object.

Either arrangement allows the object to be pulled into a more uprightarrangement, thus reducing the torque exerted by the object about apivot, which may be a contacting point between the object and thewearer.

Note that the limitation arrangement and/or the elastic portion may eachbe attached to the object at more than one position. In particular, inaddition to the at least one second position, the limitation arrangementmay be attached on the object on a further position that may bedifferent from the first position or may coincide with the firstposition. In any case, the limitation arrangement is attached on theobject at least at one position (the “at least one second position”)that is different from the first position.

The carrying system therefore advantageously dampens forces due to thevertical and horizontal movement of the object during the movement ofthe wearer. The limitation arrangement serves to stabilise the carryingsystem by limiting the maximum extension of the essentially elasticportion.

The limitation arrangement may comprise a limitation strap and a guidingportion, wherein the guiding portion is attached to the object at thesecond position, and wherein the limitation strap is slidably attachedto the guiding portion.

Therefore, the limitation strap may move to adapt to the anatomicrequirements of the wearer and also during the dynamic movement in orderto further dampen the forces due to the vertical and horizontal movementof the object. The guiding portion ensures sufficient stability byrestricting the motion of the limitation strap to be along the guidingportion.

The guiding portion may comprise a guiding tape. A tape may comprise anytype of textile such as woven, non-woven, or knitted. Alternatively, oradditionally, the guiding tape may comprise an elastomer, for examplepolyethylene, polypropylene, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, orpolyester. This allows the guiding portion to be comfortable, lowfriction, and low-weight, especially compared with, for example, ametallic structure.

The limitation strap may be slidably attached to the guiding portion bymeans of a first essentially loop-shaped tape and/or a first ring. Afirst “essentially loop-shaped tape” may or may not be a closed-loop.The first ring may have a number of shapes including a circular shape, arectangular shape, an oval shape, or variations thereof. The first ringmay or may not be closed. A ring may be made from a hard material suchas a metal or a hard plastic or it may be made from a soft material suchas a soft plastic. The first essentially loop-shaped tape or the firstring may comprise any type of textile such as woven, non-woven, orknitted. It is only important that the motion of the limitation strap isrestricted to be along the guiding portion. Alternatively, oradditionally, the essentially loop-shaped tape or the ring may comprisean elastomer, for example polyethylene, polypropylene, chlorosulfonatedpolyethylene, or polyester. This allows the first loop-shaped tape orthe first ring to be comfortable, low-friction and low-weight.

It is also possible that the limitation arrangement comprises a guidingportion and a first essentially loop-shaped tape and/or a first ring butno limitation strap. This allows a particularly lightweightconstruction.

The limitation arrangement may be less elastic than the essentiallyelastic portion. In this context, less elastic means that a greaterforce is required to extend the limitation arrangement by a givenamount, for example by 5% in length, than would be required to extendthe essentially elastic portion by the same amount, for example 5% inlength. This difference may be effected by a different elastic modulus,also known as Young's modulus, and/or by a different thickness.Therefore, the limitation arrangement may effectively limit the maximumextension of the essentially elastic portion. The elasticity of thelimitation arrangement may be determined at least by the elasticity ofthe limitation strap, the elasticity of the guiding portion, and/or theelasticity of the first essentially loop-shaped tape or the first ring.

The at least one second position may be vertically separated from thefirst position by a first vertical distance. The separation by a firstvertical distance allows the tilt of the object in a static situation aswell as the range of possible tilts during dynamic movement to beengineered to allow a more ergonomic fit and better shock absorption.

The first vertical distance may be at least 2 cm, preferably at least 5cm, more preferably at least 8 cm. The greater the first verticaldistance, the more stable is the orientation of the object and thesmaller is the range of possible tilts during dynamic movement.

The first position located on the object may be located at a secondvertical distance of at least 2 cm below the top of the object,preferably at least 5 cm, more preferably at least 10 cm. The greaterthe distance between the top of the object and the first position, thehigher the centre of mass of the object is located with respect to thecentre of mass of the body of the wearer. The inventors have found thatit is easier for the wearer to carry the weight of the object if thecentre of mass of the object is arranged as high as possible withrespect to the centre of mass of the body of the wearer. This isespecially true for objects worn on the back of the body, such asbackpacks.

The limitation arrangement may comprise a cushioning element. Thecushioning element serves two purposes. First, it provides comfort tothe wearer through its cushioning effect. Second, because of itsthickness, the cushioning element may act as a pivot. In combinationwith the essentially elastic portion, this creates a lever for pullingthe object into a more upright position during use, thus leading to moreergonomic wearing properties. The cushioning element may act as ashoulder pad. If the limitation strap is slidably attached to theguiding portion, this arrangement also allows the cushioning element tobetter adapt to the shape of a shoulder, therefore distributing the loadmore evenly than a conventional shoulder pad.

The essentially elastic portion may comprise at least a first layer anda second layer. This way, the properties of the essentially elasticportion may be engineered with a greater variety.

The first layer may comprise an elastic mesh. An elastic mesh isbreathable and lightweight and may be used to provide a highly elasticfirst layer.

The first layer may have a first elastic modulus, the second layer mayhave a second elastic modulus, and the first elastic modulus may not beidentical to the second elastic modulus. This advantageously increasesthe range of elastic properties that can be engineered for theessentially elastic portion. For example, the first elastic modulus maybe greater than the second elastic modulus or alternatively the secondelastic modulus may be greater than the first elastic modulus. A lowelastic modulus means that the material is more elastic, i.e. extendsmore under a given force.

The first layer may have a different length than the second layer. Thisfurther advantageously increases the range of elastic properties thatcan be engineered for the essentially elastic portion. For example, thefirst layer may be longer than the second layer. Here, the length isdetermined along a longitudinal direction of the first layer. Forexample, if the first elastic modulus is greater than the second elasticmodulus, the essentially elastic portion will then first extend rathereasily under application of force and then, when the second layer isextended to the same length as the first layer, a greater force isrequired to further extend the essentially elastic portion. This way, itis possible to engineer strength into the carrying system for heavyusage situations.

The limitation arrangement may have a third elastic modulus and thethird elastic modulus may be lower than the first elastic modulus andthe second elastic modulus. For example, if the limitation arrangementhas the same thickness as the first layer and the second layer, thelimitation arrangement may be less elastic than the first layer and thesecond layer. This way the limitation arrangement may effectively limitthe maximum extension of the essentially elastic portion but allowingfor a relatively low thickness and thus weight of the limitationarrangement.

The limitation strap and/or the guiding portion may comprise a woventextile. Woven textiles advantageously provide good strength and highbreathability. Alternatively, the limitation strap and/or the guidingportion may comprise any other type of textile, such as non-woven orknitted textiles.

The essentially elastic portion may be attached to the limitationarrangement at a third position located on the limitation arrangement.This way, the stability of the carrying system is improvedadvantageously. Attached in this context may mean attached directly.

The carrying system may further comprise a retaining element attached tothe limitation arrangement at a fourth position located on thelimitation arrangement and a fifth position located on the limitationarrangement, wherein the essentially elastic portion is arranged betweenthe retaining element and the limitation arrangement at the fourthposition and the fifth position, and wherein the essentially elasticportion is not attached to the limitation arrangement at the fourthposition and/or the fifth position. If the essentially elastic portionis not attached to the limitation arrangement at the fourth positionand/or the fifth position, the adaptability of the carrying system isadvantageously improved. However, if the essentially elastic portion isarranged between the retaining element and the limitation arrangement atthe fourth position and the fifth position, there is also an excellentstability.

A lateral movement of the essentially elastic portion with respect tothe limitation arrangement may be prevented or restricted at the fourthposition and/or the fifth position. This improves the lateral stabilityof the carrying system.

The retaining element may comprise a second essentially loop-shaped tapeor a second ring. The second essentially loop-shaped tape or the secondring may have the same properties as the first essentially loop-shapedtape or the first ring, respectively, as described herein. Therefore,the second loop-shaped tape or the second ring is comfortable andlow-weight.

The retaining element may comprise an elastomer, for examplepolyethylene, polypropylene, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, orpolyester. Therefore, the retaining element is especially durable andlow-weight.

The essentially elastic portion and the limitation arrangement may bepart of a carrying strap. The advantageous properties of the essentiallyelastic portion and the limitation arrangement are put to excellent usein a carrying strap.

The object may be a backpack or bag or a part thereof. The inventionfurther concerns a backpack or bag comprising at least one carryingsystem according to the present invention as described herein. Abackpack or a bag is typically worn over the shoulders and may be wornon the back. Therefore, the advantageous properties of the carryingsystem according to the present invention are particularly beneficialfor a backpack or a bag.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

In the following, exemplary embodiments of the invention are describedwith reference to the figures. The figures show:

FIG. 1: shows an exemplary backpack and carrying system according to thepresent invention.

FIG. 2: illustrates an advantage of an exemplary backpack and carryingsystem according to the present invention.

FIGS. 3A-3B: show a side view (FIG. 3A) and front view (FIG. 3B) of anexemplary carrying system according to the present invention.

FIG. 4A-4B: show an alternative embodiment of a backpack and carryingsystem according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In the following only some possible embodiments of the invention aredescribed in detail. It is to be understood that these exemplaryembodiments can be modified in a number of ways and combined with eachother whenever compatible and that certain features may be omitted in sofar as they appear dispensable. While the invention is describedprimarily with reference to a carrying system 10 for a backpack 20, itis to be understood that the carrying system 10 according to the presentinvention may be used for carrying any object.

FIG. 1 shows an exemplary carrying system 10 for carrying an object 20,comprising: an essentially elastic portion 11, wherein the essentiallyelastic portion 11 is attached to the object 20 at a first position 17located on the object 20; a limitation arrangement, wherein a length ofthe limitation arrangement limits a maximum extension of the essentiallyelastic portion 11; wherein the limitation arrangement is attached at asecond position on the object 20 that is different from the firstposition 17 (best shown in FIG. 3A). In this example, the limitationarrangement, of which the limitation strap 12 can be seen in FIG. 1, isarranged below the essentially elastic portion 11 on the object.

The carrying system 10 advantageously dampens forces due to the verticaland horizontal movement of the object during the movement of the wearer.The limitation arrangement serves to stabilise the carrying system 10 bylimiting the maximum extension of the essentially elastic portion 11.

The limitation arrangement is less elastic than the essentially elasticportion 11. In this example, a force of 120 N is required to extend thelimitation arrangement by 5% in length, while a force of only 20 N isrequired to extend the essentially elastic portion 11 by the samefraction, 5%. In this example, this difference is effected by adifferent elastic modulus, also known as Young's modulus, and by adifferent thickness. The elastic modulus of the limitation arrangementis twice as large as the elastic modulus of the essentially elasticportion 11. Moreover, the limitation arrangement is three times asthick, meaning its cross-sectional area is three times as large as thatof the essentially elastic portion 11.

In this example, the backpack 20 comprises a main body 21, a leftcarrying system 10 and a right carrying system 10. Left carrying system10 is part of a left shoulder strap 26 b and the right carrying system10 is part of a right shoulder strap 26 a. The left shoulder strap 26 bfurther comprises a male connecting element 15 and the right shoulderstrap 26 a further comprises a female connecting element 16, allowingthe left carrying system and the right carrying system to be connectedto one another in order to improve the stability of the backpack 20 onthe back of a wearer. Each shoulder strap 26 a, 26 b also comprises abuckle 14 in order to adjust the total length of the shoulder strap 26a, 26 b.

The first position 17 located on the object is located a second verticaldistance 23 of 5 cm below the top 22 of the object. The limitationarrangement comprises a cushioning element. The limitation strap 12 alsocomprises a woven textile. The essentially elastic portion 11 isattached to the limitation arrangement at a third position 31 located onthe limitation arrangement. The carrying system 10 further comprises aretaining element 13 described in more detail with reference to FIG. 3Bbelow.

FIG. 2 illustrates an advantageous technical effect of the carryingsystem 10 according to the present invention. An advantage of thecarrying system 10 according to the present invention is that theessentially elastic portion 11 pulls the object towards the body 25 ofthe wearer and provides a shock-absorbing effect. In this example, theobject is a backpack 20. In this context, the wearer is the personcarrying the object by means of the carrying system 10. For example, thewearer may carry the backpack 20 on his back. In this case theessentially elastic portion 11 will pull the backpack 20 towards theback of the wearer.

Consider for example the situation in which the wearer makes a quickstep or a jump. This will cause a sudden acceleration of the backpack 20both horizontally and vertically. Reference sign 27 a indicates theposition of a backpack comprising a carrying system 10 according to thepresent invention during the acceleration. The backpack 20 has tiltedaway from the body 25 of the wearer. When the backpack 20 is in position27 a, the centre of mass of the backpack 20 is located at position 24 a.The essentially elastic portion of the carrying system 10 allows thebackpack to move, therefore advantageously allowing shocks to beabsorbed. Reference sign 27 b indicates the position of the backpack 20shortly after the acceleration. The backpack 20 is quickly pulled backinto a more upright arrangement, in which the centre of mass 24 b of thebackpack 20, is located closer to the body 25 than the centre of mass 24a during the acceleration, thus reducing the torque exerted by thebackpack 20 about a pivot, which may be a contacting point between theobject and the wearer.

FIG. 3A shows an exemplary carrying system 10 for carrying an object 20(shown on the left side), comprising: an essentially elastic portion 11,wherein the essentially elastic portion 11 is attached to the object 20at a first position 17 located on the object 20; a limitationarrangement, wherein a length of the limitation arrangement limits amaximum extension of the essentially elastic portion 11; wherein thelimitation arrangement is attached at a second position 34 on the object20 that is different from the first position 17. Note that thelimitation arrangement is also attached to the object 20 at the firstposition 17. However, what is important is that it is also attached tothe object 20 at the second position 34 that is different from the firstposition 17. In this example, the limitation arrangement is arrangedbelow the essentially elastic portion 11 on the object. The essentiallyelastic portion 11 and the limitation arrangement are part of a shoulderstrap 26.

The limitation arrangement comprises a limitation strap 12 and a guidingportion 18, wherein the guiding portion 18 is attached to the object 20at the second position 34, and wherein the limitation strap 12 isslidably attached to the guiding portion 18.

The guiding portion 18 comprises a guiding tape. The guiding tapecomprises a woven textile, comprising an elastomer, in this examplepolypropylene. The limitation strap 12 is slidably attached to theguiding portion 18 by means of a first essentially loop-shaped tape 19,which also comprises a woven textile, comprising an elastomer, in thisexample polypropylene.

The essentially elastic portion 11 comprises at least a first layer 11 aand a second layer 11 b. The first layer 11 a comprises an elastic mesh.The first layer 11 a has a first elastic modulus, the second layer 11 bhas a second elastic modulus, and the first elastic modulus is notidentical to the second elastic modulus. In this example, the firstelastic modulus is greater than the second elastic modulus. The firstlayer 11 a has a different length than the second layer 11 b. In thisexample, the first layer 11 a is longer than the second layer 11 b. Thelimitation arrangement has a third elastic modulus and the third elasticmodulus is lower than the first elastic modulus and the second elasticmodulus.

FIG. 3B shows a front view of the carrying system 10 for carrying anobject shown in a lateral view in FIG. 3A.

The essentially elastic portion 11 is attached to the limitationarrangement at a third position 31 located on the limitationarrangement.

The carrying system 10 further comprises a retaining element 13 attachedto the limitation arrangement at a fourth position 32 located on thelimitation arrangement and a fifth position 33 located on the limitationarrangement, wherein the essentially elastic portion 11 is arrangedbetween the retaining element 13 and the limitation arrangement at thefourth position 32 and the fifth position 33, and wherein theessentially elastic portion 11 is not attached to the limitationarrangement at the fourth position 32 and/or the fifth position 33. Alateral movement of the essentially elastic portion 11 with respect tothe limitation arrangement is restricted at the fourth position 32and/or the fifth position 33. This improves the lateral stability of thecarrying system 10.

The limitation arrangement comprises a limitation strap 12 and a guidingportion 18, wherein the guiding portion 18 is attached to the object 20at the second position 34, and wherein the limitation strap 12 isslidably attached to the guiding portion 18.

The guiding portion 18 comprises a guiding tape. The guiding tapecomprises a woven textile, comprising an elastomer, in this examplepolypropylene. The limitation strap 12 is slidably attached to theguiding portion 18 by means of a first essentially loop-shaped tape 19,which also comprises a woven textile, comprising an elastomer, in thisexample polypropylene.

The retaining element 13 comprises a second essentially loop-shapedtape. In this example, the retaining element 13 compriseschlorosulfonated polyethylene.

FIGS. 4A and 4B show an exemplary embodiment in which the limitationarrangement is arranged above the essentially elastic portion 11 on theobject 20. The object 20 is a rucksack and is shown as an outline only.The carrying system 10 for carrying an object 20, comprises: anessentially elastic portion 11, wherein the essentially elastic portion11 is attached to the object 20 at a first position 17 located on theobject 20; a limitation arrangement, wherein a length of the limitationarrangement limits a maximum extension of the essentially elasticportion 11; wherein the limitation arrangement is attached at a secondposition 34 a on the object 20 that is different from the first position17. Note that the limitation arrangement is also attached to the object20 at another second position 34 b which is also different to the firstposition 17. Both second positions 34 a and 34 b are located above thefirst position 17. However, it may also be possible that only one of thesecond positions 34 a and 34 b is located above the first position 17.In this example, the second position 34 a is vertically separated fromthe first position 17 by a first vertical distance of 5 cm. In thisexample, the elastic portion 11 is pleated.

The limitation arrangement, which limits a maximum extension of theessentially elastic portion 11, comprises a guiding portion 18, a firstessentially loop-shaped tape 19, a first ring 41 a and a second ring 41b. The essentially elastic portion 11 and the limitation arrangement arepart of a shoulder strap 26.

The guiding portion 18 is attached to the object 20 at the secondpositions 34 a and 34 b. The guiding portion 18 comprises a guidingtape. The guiding portion 18 is slidably attached to a first essentiallyloop-shaped tape 19 and to the first ring 41 a, i.e. the essentiallyloop-shaped tape 19 and the first ring 41 a may slide along the guidingportion 18. The essentially elastic portion 11 is coupled to thelimitation arrangement by means of the second ring 41 b through whichthe tape-shaped elastic portion 11 is threaded.

REFERENCE SIGNS

-   10: carrying system-   11: essentially elastic portion-   11 a: first layer-   11 b: second layer-   12: limitation strap-   13: retaining element-   14: buckle-   15: male connecting element-   16: female connecting element-   17: first position-   18: guiding portion-   19: first essentially loop-shaped tape-   20: backpack-   21: main body-   22: top of backpack-   23: second vertical distance-   24: center of mass of backpack-   25: body of wearer-   26: shoulder strap-   27 a: position during acceleration-   27 b: position shortly after acceleration-   31: third position-   32: fourth position-   33: fifth position-   34: second position-   41: first ring

What is claimed is:
 1. A carrying system for carrying an object,comprising: an essentially elastic portion, wherein the essentiallyelastic portion is attached to the object at a first position located onthe object; and a limitation arrangement, wherein a length of thelimitation arrangement limits a maximum extension of the essentiallyelastic portion, and wherein the limitation arrangement is attached atleast at one second position on the object that is different from thefirst position.
 2. The carrying system according to the claim 1, whereinthe limitation arrangement comprises a limitation strap and a guidingportion, wherein the guiding portion is attached to the object at thesecond position, and wherein the limitation strap is slidably attachedto the guiding portion.
 3. The carrying system according to claim 2,wherein the guiding portion comprises a guiding tape.
 4. The carryingsystem according to claim 2, wherein the limitation strap is slidablyattached to the guiding portion by means of a first essentiallyloop-shaped tape and/or a first ring.
 5. The carrying system accordingto claim 1, wherein the limitation arrangement is less elastic than theessentially elastic portion.
 6. The carrying system according to claim1, wherein the at least one second position is vertically separated fromthe first position by a first vertical distance.
 7. The carrying systemaccording to claim 6, wherein the first vertical distance is at least 2cm.
 8. The carrying system according to claim 1, wherein the firstposition located on the object is located at a second vertical distance23 of at least 2 cm below a top of the object.
 9. The carrying systemaccording to claim 1, wherein the limitation arrangement comprises acushioning element.
 10. The carrying system according to claim 1,wherein the essentially elastic portion comprises at least a first layerand a second layer.
 11. The carrying system according to claim 10,wherein the first layer comprises an elastic mesh.
 12. The carryingsystem according to claim 10, wherein the first layer has a firstelastic modulus, wherein the second layer has a second elastic modulus,and wherein the first elastic modulus is not identical to the secondelastic modulus.
 13. The carrying system according to claim 10, whereinthe first layer has a different length than the second layer.
 14. Thecarrying system according to claim 12, wherein the limitationarrangement has a third elastic modulus and wherein the third elasticmodulus is lower than the first elastic modulus and the second elasticmodulus.
 15. The carrying system according to claim 2, wherein thelimitation arrangement and/or the guiding portion comprises a woventextile.
 16. The carrying system according to claim 2, wherein theessentially elastic portion is attached to the limitation strap at athird position located on the limitation strap.
 17. The carrying systemaccording to claim 16, further comprising a retaining element attachedto the limitation arrangement at a fourth position located on thelimitation arrangement and a fifth position located on the limitationarrangement, wherein the essentially elastic portion is arranged betweenthe retaining element and the limitation arrangement at the fourthposition and the fifth position, and wherein the essentially elasticportion is not attached to the limitation arrangement at the fourthposition and/or the fifth position.
 18. The carrying system according tothe claim 17, wherein the retaining element comprises a secondessentially loop-shaped tape.
 19. The carrying system according to claim17, wherein the retaining element comprises an elastomer.
 20. Thecarrying system according to claim 1, wherein the essentially elasticportion and the limitation arrangement are part of a carrying strap. 21.The carrying system according to claim 1, wherein the object is abackpack or bag, or a part thereof.
 22. A backpack or bag comprising atleast one carrying system according to claim 2.